Does this tv need an additional converter box to pick up/tune for digital channels? I bought a digital antenna but still can't pick up channels.
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I'm sorry but I can't answer that question. I wish I could help but I have Dish Satellite and I get all the channels. I have no idea except for you to check your information booklet that came with the TV to make sure that you have all the cables connected correctly. You can also call Toshiba as they are very helpful.
29047
no extra box needed .when i did the channel search it picked up all channels available no problem its built in.
1435952
I bought this TV for a second home. The Condo Unit comes with analog and digital cable. When I do the Channel Setup Scan ( both Analog and Digital), I only pick up the Analog. I was told that I need a convertor. I also bought a small Sony LCD, and when I did the Setup. it picked up both Analog and Digital and was able to view the HD Channels. Any suggestions??
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Yes you will need a digital converter box & you won't get as many channels with this antenna as you do with Comcast. It's really not worth the money.
552932
You should not need a converter box. Have you tried connecting the antenna directly or using a better HD antenna?
1494063
What kind of converter box? As far as I know, there is no way to connect this TV to a regular antenna.
1500594
If your TV doesn't have a digital tuner then you would need a digital box converter.My TV is a fairly new Panasonic and has digital tuning.If you don't know about your TV, you can look up the manual on the Internet to see if it has a digital tuner.Hope that helps.
1819574
You only need a digital converter box if you currently have an analog television(older tube type/not flat screen) connected to an over-the-air antenna signal.
516778
Yes, there is a digital TV tuner. We only receive OTA signals and use the internet for all else.
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Negative. It is only an adapter from Digital HDMI to Analog Component or VGA. For tuning channels, a separate digital tuner is required. A converter box of some kind should have the raw RG6 straight from an antenna and step it down some sort of analog RCA connection.But remember, with an HD TV the best way to do is just to hardwire straight from antenna to TV, better picture. Unless you intend to record, in which case there are over-the-air DVRs available. Check out Channelmaster for that.
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The local channels have all gone to digital, and if you have a digital tv, this antenna picks up the local stations. It will NOT convert an older tv (analog) to a digital. You still need a digital converter for that.
217386
Dear, yes, you need to buy the TV tuners, but please kindly note that this is only for analog TV, so you need check if you do have the signal for analog TV locally.
1354413
I have had my TV for over a year. All of our channels here are digital now, so I am not sure about that. The box it came in say Digital Prism TV. Perhaps you can try it out in the store or ask a store clerk. I have been very happy with mine.
867456
If your TV is analog you need a converter to receive digital signals. An antenna only pulls in whatever signal that is in your area. Thus if your TV needs a converter to watch digital TV you'll need the converter with this antenna.
1542326
I bought the Philips Digital TV antenna for use with a new flat screen TV. I had previously used a converter box with an older tv, but was unable to pick all channels with it. With the Philips Digital, I'm able to receive 10 channels - the same number I received before the converter box fiasco began.
200247
The broadcast signals are digital so you will need a converter box (digital to analog) no matter the antenna you use. Antenna&gt;Converter Box &gt; TV
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I responded to the question incorrectly at first, my apologies. I was able to screw it into the same port as a cable box. I have an older Sony Bravia HDTV that does not have a built-in digital tuner. I was not under the impression that this unit is suited for standard definition television sets. I believe you need the converter box.
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No...if you have an older TV that doesn't have a digital tuner, you need a converter..but you don't get them from the cable company...you buy em...newer digital TVs will work with just a direct hook up.